Origin
Fisher, WA
Afternoon in Fisher on Wednesday
Local time
2:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fisher, WA to Ridgefield, WA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fisher, WA
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Ridgefield, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fisher, WA to Ridgefield, WA covers 22.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 205, I 5, Pioneer Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on I 205. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.1 miles from Fisher, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 22.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 205 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 miles on I 205.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 205 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 205 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southeast Evergreen Highway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast Evergreen Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; near the start (Southeast 164th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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Southeast Evergreen Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto Southeast Evergreen Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southeast 164th Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 164th Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
2.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
8
2.3 mi into trip
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~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward I 205 North: Seattle
8
18.9 mi into trip
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~24m in
Take the exit toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fisher, WA to Ridgefield, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
2.1 mi in
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~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 205 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| I 5 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Pioneer Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 164th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Evergreen Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 205
— 9.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fisher, WA and Ridgefield, WA.
1
Start on Southeast Evergreen Highway
150 ft
·
3 sec
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Southeast Evergreen Highway
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Southeast Evergreen Highway
107 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeast Evergreen Highway
3
Turn left onto Southeast 164th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Southeast 164th Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver
5
Merge onto WA 14
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6
Toward I 205 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 205
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 14
Toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto WA 501
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pioneer Street
12
Enter roundabout onto WA 501
188 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pioneer Street
13
Continue on WA 501
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pioneer Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Pioneer Street
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pioneer Street
15
Continue on Pioneer Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pioneer Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Pioneer Street
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pioneer Street
17
Continue on Pioneer Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pioneer Street
18
Enter roundabout onto WA 501
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pioneer Street
19
Continue on WA 501
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Pioneer Street
20
Turn left onto South 5th Avenue
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 5th Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
South 5th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.1 miles from Fisher, WA, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ridgefield, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Fisher, WA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fisher, WA
This is one driving day of about 22.1 miles and 32m.
At 22.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 205 for about 9.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from Fisher, WA · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Fisher, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ridgefield, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ridgefield, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ridgefield, WA
Afternoon in Ridgefield on Wednesday
Local time
2:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fisher, WA to Ridgefield, WA covers 22.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 205, I 5, Pioneer Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Fisher, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast Evergreen Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; near the start (Southeast 164th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fisher, WA to Ridgefield, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
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